Vernon Whitbeck, Jr. was born on December 24, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.  He passed away on September 16, 2023 at the age of 83 in Belleville, Michigan.  Vernon is survived by Wife, Shirley Whitbeck, Son, Mark (Lisa) Whitbeck, Son, Jason (Melissa) Whitbeck, Granddaughter, Nicole, Grandson, Matthew, Grandson, Jacob (Hannah), Grandson, Luke, Grandson, Adam (Kelly), Grandson, Sam, Grandson, Joe, Granddaughter, Rachel, Grandson, David, Great-grandchild, One on the way, Brother, Donald (Terri) Whitbeck, Brother, Craig (Carolyn)  Whitbeck, Brother, Les (Jan) Whitbeck, Sister, Beverly Whitbeck.  He is preceded in death by Father, Vernon Whitbeck, Sr., Mother, Helen Whitbeck, Son, Vernon Whitbeck, III, Daughter-in-law, Kay Whitbeck.